Probes of BAE cloud U.S. deals: congressional scrutiny of Saudi arms contracts could hurt expansion
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UK's BAE Systems PLC is under investigation by US authorities regarding the legality of payments it made to Saudi Arabia's royal family in a deal for aircraft and services it made in 1986. The investigation may complicate BAE's offer to purchase Armor Holdings Inc. for $4.1 bil., which would significantly raise its profile in the US defense sector.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Alcatel sets venture with Finmeccanica: merger of space operations may slow consolidation of Europe's satellite firms
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Industry experts believe a merger between Compagnie Financiere Alcatel and Finmeccanica S.p.A. may deter satellite maker European Aeronautic Defense & Space Co. from joining in the merger, delaying further consolidation in the industry.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Aukland Airport: open for landing? Dubai Aerospace's offer for a partial takeover gets a tepid response
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has launched a bid for 51% to 60% of New Zealand's Auckland International Airport Ltd. in a deal valued at $2.07 bil. Dubai Aerospace's bid represents a 15% premium.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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